Software Engineering: where to study
Every U.S. college that awarded this degree in 2023-24 (Computer software engineering), from the federal IPEDS survey. A complete list, not a ranking.
Colleges129
NCES IPEDS · 2023-24
IPEDS Completions and Institutional CharacteristicsNational Center for Education Statistics
- Year
- Degrees awarded July 2023 – June 2024
- Files
- HD2024, C2024_A
- Programs
- CIP 14.0903
States and territories35
Bachelor's degrees awarded2,5852023-24, first majors
Largest programNortheastern UniversityBoston, MA · 1,086 graduates
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Largest programs by graduates
Degrees awarded in 2023-24 in these programs (all levels, first majors). Size tells you where many students study, not which program is best for you.
| College | Location | Type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 1,086 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | Public, 4-year or above | 475 |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 388 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | Public, 4-year or above | 277 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 236 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Public, 4-year or above | 149 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Public, 4-year or above | 142 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale, AZ | Public, 4-year or above | 140 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | Public, 4-year or above | 139 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Private nonprofit, 4-year or above | 118 |
Check accreditation before you apply
This list shows which colleges award the degree. It does not show accreditation. Check the program with the accreditor.
- ABETAccredits college programs in engineering, computing, applied and natural science, and engineering technology. NCEES designs the FE exam for students finishing EAC/ABET-accredited engineering degrees.Search programs →
- Institutional accreditationA recognized accreditor reviews the whole college. The U.S. Department of Education lists accredited institutions and their accreditors.Search DAPIP →
Data: NCES IPEDS HD2024 and C2024_A (2023-24 degrees, first majors). Programs counted: Computer software engineering (CIP 14.0903), matched to this career with the NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk. How Margdarshan sources its data → · Back to Software Engineering